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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.39, 660.88 and 436.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.39, 660.88 and 436.97 is: 655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.39 : 660.88 = 436.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.39/660.88 = 436.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.39x = 660.88 × 436.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.39x = 288,786.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,786.30/440.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.76

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