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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.68, 654.80 and 440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.68, 654.80 and 440.80 is: 606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.68 : 654.80 = 440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.68/654.80 = 440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.68x = 654.80 × 440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.68x = 288,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,635.84/475.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.79

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