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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 660.44 and 398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 660.44 and 398.90 is: 598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 660.44 = 398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/660.44 = 398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 660.44 × 398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 263,449.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,449.52/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.10

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