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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.25, 639.11 and 441.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.25, 639.11 and 441.85 is: 610.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.25 : 639.11 = 441.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.25/639.11 = 441.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.25x = 639.11 × 441.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.25x = 282,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,390.75/462.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.90

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