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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 660.06 and 424.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 660.06 and 424.68 is: 636.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 660.06 = 424.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/660.06 = 424.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 660.06 × 424.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 280,314.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,314.28/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.33

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