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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.41, 660.60 and 413.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.41, 660.60 and 413.68 is: 620.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.41 : 660.60 = 413.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.41/660.60 = 413.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.41x = 660.60 × 413.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.41x = 273,277.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,277.01/440.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.51

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