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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 730.44 and 440.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 730.44 and 440.58 is: 608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 730.44 = 440.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/730.44 = 440.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 730.44 × 440.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 321,817.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,817.26/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.40

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