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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.63, 609.63 and 432.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.63, 609.63 and 432.87 is: 598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.63 : 609.63 = 432.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.63/609.63 = 432.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.63x = 609.63 × 432.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.63x = 263,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,890.54/440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.89

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