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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.95, 611.34 and 406.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.95, 611.34 and 406.99 is: 560.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.95 : 611.34 = 406.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.95/611.34 = 406.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.95x = 611.34 × 406.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.95x = 248,809.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,809.27/443.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.44

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