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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 659.46 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 659.46 and 399.72 is: 598.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 659.46 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/659.46 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 659.46 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 263,599.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,599.35/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.06

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