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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 660.90 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 660.90 and 418.74 is: 628.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 660.90 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/660.90 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 660.90 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 276,745.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,745.27/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.14

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