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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 660.42 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 660.42 and 440.28 is: 658.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 660.42 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/660.42 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 660.42 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 290,769.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,769.72/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.80

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