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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.06, 608.81 and 440.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.06, 608.81 and 440.28 is: 603.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.06 : 608.81 = 440.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.06/608.81 = 440.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.06x = 608.81 × 440.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.06x = 268,044.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,044.67/444.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.62

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