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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.40, 656.20 and 440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.40, 656.20 and 440.78 is: 608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.40 : 656.20 = 440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.40/656.20 = 440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.40x = 656.20 × 440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.40x = 289,237.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,237.11/475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.40

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