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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.93, 661.75 and 437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.93, 661.75 and 437.52 is: 656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.93 : 661.75 = 437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.93/661.75 = 437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.93x = 661.75 × 437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.93x = 289,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,528.86/440.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.63

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