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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.73, 659.79 and 411.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.73, 659.79 and 411.87 is: 616.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.73 : 659.79 = 411.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.73/659.79 = 411.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.73x = 659.79 × 411.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.73x = 271,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,747.71/440.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.59

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