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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 605.97 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 605.97 and 430.44 is: 592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 605.97 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/605.97 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 605.97 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 260,833.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,833.73/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.79

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