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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.49, 607.17 and 431.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.49, 607.17 and 431.85 is: 595.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.49 : 607.17 = 431.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.49/607.17 = 431.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.49x = 607.17 × 431.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.49x = 262,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,206.36/440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.26

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