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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.06, 660.77 and 420.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.06, 660.77 and 420.58 is: 631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.06 : 660.77 = 420.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.06/660.77 = 420.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.06x = 660.77 × 420.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.06x = 277,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,911.17/440.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.53

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