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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 611.08 and 425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 611.08 and 425.92 is: 590.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 611.08 = 425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/611.08 = 425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 611.08 × 425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 260,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,271.19/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.77

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