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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 660.47 and 432.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 660.47 and 432.89 is: 649.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 660.47 = 432.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/660.47 = 432.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 660.47 × 432.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 285,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,905.39/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.53

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