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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 606.06 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 606.06 and 431.10 is: 593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 606.06 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/606.06 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 606.06 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 261,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,272.47/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.59

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