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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.40, 608.07 and 425.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.40, 608.07 and 425.40 is: 583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.40 : 608.07 = 425.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.40/608.07 = 425.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.40x = 608.07 × 425.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.40x = 258,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,672.98/443.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.39

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