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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.85, 662.80 and 412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.85, 662.80 and 412.30 is: 619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.85 : 662.80 = 412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.85/662.80 = 412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.85x = 662.80 × 412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.85x = 273,272.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,272.44/440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.88

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