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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.40, 657.58 and 441.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.40, 657.58 and 441.78 is: 609.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.40 : 657.58 = 441.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.40/657.58 = 441.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.40x = 657.58 × 441.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.40x = 290,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,505.69/476.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.79

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