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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 660.96 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 660.96 and 422.28 is: 633.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 660.96 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/660.96 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 660.96 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 279,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,110.19/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.42

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