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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.43, 656.75 and 418.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.43, 656.75 and 418.89 is: 624.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.43 : 656.75 = 418.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.43/656.75 = 418.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.43x = 656.75 × 418.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.43x = 275,103.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,103.91/440.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.63

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