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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.46, 611.64 and 417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.46, 611.64 and 417.30 is: 575.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.46 : 611.64 = 417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.46/611.64 = 417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.46x = 611.64 × 417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.46x = 255,237.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,237.37/443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.56

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