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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 660.24 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 660.24 and 415.44 is: 622.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 660.24 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/660.24 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 660.24 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 274,290.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,290.11/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.99

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