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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.66, 659.82 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.66, 659.82 and 409.70 is: 613.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.66 : 659.82 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.66/659.82 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.66x = 659.82 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.66x = 270,328.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,328.25/440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.46

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