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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.85, 608.67 and 403.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.85, 608.67 and 403.86 is: 557.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.85 : 608.67 = 403.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.85/608.67 = 403.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.85x = 608.67 × 403.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.85x = 245,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,817.47/440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.60

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