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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 607.84 and 409.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 607.84 and 409.35 is: 564.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 607.84 = 409.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/607.84 = 409.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 607.84 × 409.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 248,820.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,820.56/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.68

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