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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 658.17 and 391.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 658.17 and 391.64 is: 585.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 658.17 = 391.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/658.17 = 391.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 658.17 × 391.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 257,762.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,762.41/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.69

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