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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.61, 661.74 and 404.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.61, 661.74 and 404.49 is: 607.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.61 : 661.74 = 404.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.61/661.74 = 404.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.61x = 661.74 × 404.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.61x = 267,667.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,667.21/440.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.49

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