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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 661.36 and 423.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 661.36 and 423.92 is: 637.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 661.36 = 423.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/661.36 = 423.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 661.36 × 423.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 280,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,363.73/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.07

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