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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 662.58 and 422.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 662.58 and 422.82 is: 635.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 662.58 = 422.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/662.58 = 422.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 662.58 × 422.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 280,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,152.08/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.78

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