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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 658.84 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 658.84 and 401.16 is: 600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 658.84 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/658.84 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 658.84 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 264,300.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,300.25/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.63

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