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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 606.69 and 418.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 606.69 and 418.57 is: 576.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 606.69 = 418.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/606.69 = 418.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 606.69 × 418.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 253,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,940.72/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.56

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