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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.54, 660.40 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.54, 660.40 and 404.08 is: 605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.54 : 660.40 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.54/660.40 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.54x = 660.40 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.54x = 266,854.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,854.43/440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.74

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