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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 912.60 and 441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 912.60 and 441.42 is: 662.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 912.60 = 441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/912.60 = 441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 912.60 × 441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 402,839.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,839.89/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.37

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