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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 660.08 and 401.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 660.08 and 401.99 is: 602.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 660.08 = 401.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/660.08 = 401.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 660.08 × 401.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 265,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,343.26/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.42

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