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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.66, 606.88 and 431.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.66, 606.88 and 431.09 is: 593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.66 : 606.88 = 431.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.66/606.88 = 431.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.66x = 606.88 × 431.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.66x = 261,624.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,624.31/440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.71

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