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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 654.93 and 435.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 654.93 and 435.60 is: 647.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 654.93 = 435.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/654.93 = 435.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 654.93 × 435.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 285,287.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,287.51/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.97

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