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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 664.20 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 664.20 and 417.12 is: 628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 664.20 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/664.20 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 664.20 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 277,051.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,051.10/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.75

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