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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.44, 780.08 and 441.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.44, 780.08 and 441.88 is: 608.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.44 : 780.08 = 441.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.44/780.08 = 441.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.44x = 780.08 × 441.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.44x = 344,701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,701.75/566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.54

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