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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 694.05 and 440.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 694.05 and 440.46 is: 609.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 694.05 = 440.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/694.05 = 440.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 694.05 × 440.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 305,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,701.26/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.02

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