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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 594.05, 890.27 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 594.05, 890.27 and 440.56 is: 660.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    594.05 : 890.27 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    594.05/890.27 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    594.05x = 890.27 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    594.05x = 392,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,212.92/594.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.23

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