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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.10, 689.94 and 441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.10, 689.94 and 441.88 is: 608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.10 : 689.94 = 441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.10/689.94 = 441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.10x = 689.94 × 441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.10x = 304,870.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,870.69/501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.40

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