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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 606.49 and 433.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 606.49 and 433.01 is: 596.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 606.49 = 433.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/606.49 = 433.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 606.49 × 433.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 262,616.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,616.67/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.72

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