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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.63, 661.23 and 402.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.63, 661.23 and 402.35 is: 603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.63 : 661.23 = 402.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.63/661.23 = 402.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.63x = 661.23 × 402.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.63x = 266,042.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,042.58/440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.78

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