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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.07, 660.84 and 420.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.07, 660.84 and 420.57 is: 631.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.07 : 660.84 = 420.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.07/660.84 = 420.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.07x = 660.84 × 420.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.07x = 277,929.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,929.48/440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.56

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