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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 659.16 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 659.16 and 389.44 is: 582.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 659.16 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/659.16 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 659.16 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 256,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,703.27/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.78

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