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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.05, 656.21 and 404.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.05, 656.21 and 404.59 is: 603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.05 : 656.21 = 404.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.05/656.21 = 404.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.05x = 656.21 × 404.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.05x = 265,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,496.00/440.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.33

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