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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.61, 603.56 and 435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.61, 603.56 and 435.75 is: 596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.61 : 603.56 = 435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.61/603.56 = 435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.61x = 603.56 × 435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.61x = 263,000.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,000.73/440.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.90

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