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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.47, 659.91 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.47, 659.91 and 414.44 is: 620.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.47 : 659.91 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.47/659.91 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.47x = 659.91 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.47x = 273,494.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,494.75/440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.92

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