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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.23, 699.81 and 441.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.23, 699.81 and 441.62 is: 609.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.23 : 699.81 = 441.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.23/699.81 = 441.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.23x = 699.81 × 441.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.23x = 309,050.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,050.09/507.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.29

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