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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.96, 611.37 and 425.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.96, 611.37 and 425.97 is: 590.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.96 : 611.37 = 425.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.96/611.37 = 425.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.96x = 611.37 × 425.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.96x = 260,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,425.28/440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.59

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