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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.01, 607.37 and 424.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.01, 607.37 and 424.53 is: 586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.01 : 607.37 = 424.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.01/607.37 = 424.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.01x = 607.37 × 424.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.01x = 257,844.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,844.66/440.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.00

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