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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.96, 740.23 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.96, 740.23 and 440.44 is: 658.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.96 : 740.23 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.96/740.23 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.96x = 740.23 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.96x = 326,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,027.27/494.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.69

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