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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.64, 611.38 and 414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.64, 611.38 and 414.46 is: 571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.64 : 611.38 = 414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.64/611.38 = 414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.64x = 611.38 × 414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.64x = 253,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,392.55/443.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.17

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