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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 659.75 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 659.75 and 391.50 is: 586.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 659.75 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/659.75 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 659.75 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 258,290.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,290.17/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.89

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