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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.37, 606.29 and 417.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.37, 606.29 and 417.29 is: 574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.37 : 606.29 = 417.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.37/606.29 = 417.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.37x = 606.29 × 417.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.37x = 252,998.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,998.75/440.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.51

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