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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.33, 607.48 and 405.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.33, 607.48 and 405.36 is: 559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.33 : 607.48 = 405.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.33/607.48 = 405.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.33x = 607.48 × 405.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.33x = 246,247.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,247.08/440.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.23

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