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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 607.64 and 403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 607.64 and 403.11 is: 556.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 607.64 = 403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/607.64 = 403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 607.64 × 403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 244,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,943.74/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.56

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