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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 603.18 and 426.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 603.18 and 426.60 is: 583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 603.18 = 426.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/603.18 = 426.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 603.18 × 426.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 257,316.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,316.59/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.96

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