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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 572.64, 790.38 and 440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 572.64, 790.38 and 440.07 is: 607.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    572.64 : 790.38 = 440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    572.64/790.38 = 440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    572.64x = 790.38 × 440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    572.64x = 347,822.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,822.53/572.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.40

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