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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.85, 606.90 and 382.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.85, 606.90 and 382.63 is: 526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.85 : 606.90 = 382.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.85/606.90 = 382.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.85x = 606.90 × 382.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.85x = 232,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,218.06/440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.76

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