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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.34, 657.07 and 437.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.34, 657.07 and 437.78 is: 653.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.34 : 657.07 = 437.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.34/657.07 = 437.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.34x = 657.07 × 437.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.34x = 287,651.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,651.11/440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.24

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