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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.79, 660.77 and 404.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.79, 660.77 and 404.34 is: 606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.79 : 660.77 = 404.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.79/660.77 = 404.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.79x = 660.77 × 404.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.79x = 267,175.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,175.74/440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.13

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