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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.61, 754.81 and 441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.61, 754.81 and 441.09 is: 662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.61 : 754.81 = 441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.61/754.81 = 441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.61x = 754.81 × 441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.61x = 332,938.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,938.04/502.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.42

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