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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 662.76 and 438.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 662.76 and 438.04 is: 657.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 662.76 = 438.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/662.76 = 438.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 662.76 × 438.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 290,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,315.39/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.71

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