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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 603.72 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 603.72 and 424.26 is: 581.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 603.72 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/603.72 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 603.72 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 256,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,134.25/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.28

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