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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.08, 730.50 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.08, 730.50 and 440.60 is: 609.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.08 : 730.50 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.08/730.50 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.08x = 730.50 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.08x = 321,858.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,858.30/528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.49

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