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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.93, 661.59 and 433.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.93, 661.59 and 433.64 is: 650.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.93 : 661.59 = 433.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.93/661.59 = 433.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.93x = 661.59 × 433.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.93x = 286,888.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,888.58/440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.65

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