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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 606.48 and 434.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 606.48 and 434.44 is: 598.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 606.48 = 434.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/606.48 = 434.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 606.48 × 434.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 263,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,479.17/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.71

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