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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 659.76 and 410.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 659.76 and 410.32 is: 614.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 659.76 = 410.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/659.76 = 410.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 659.76 × 410.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 270,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,712.72/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.31

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