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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 661.32 and 423.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 661.32 and 423.88 is: 636.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 661.32 = 423.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/661.32 = 423.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 661.32 × 423.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 280,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,320.32/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.98

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