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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 654.90 and 438.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 654.90 and 438.66 is: 652.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 654.90 = 438.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/654.90 = 438.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 654.90 × 438.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 287,278.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,278.43/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.85

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