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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.63, 659.01 and 392.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.63, 659.01 and 392.23 is: 586.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.63 : 659.01 = 392.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.63/659.01 = 392.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.63x = 659.01 × 392.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.63x = 258,478.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,478.24/440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.61

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