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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464.40, 639.36 and 440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464.40, 639.36 and 440.10 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464.40 : 639.36 = 440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464.40/639.36 = 440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464.40x = 639.36 × 440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464.40x = 281,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,382.34/464.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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