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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.42, 608.49 and 436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.42, 608.49 and 436.10 is: 602.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.42 : 608.49 = 436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.42/608.49 = 436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.42x = 608.49 × 436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.42x = 265,362.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,362.49/440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.52

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