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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.68, 904.44 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.68, 904.44 and 440.76 is: 661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.68 : 904.44 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.68/904.44 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.68x = 904.44 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.68x = 398,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,640.97/602.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.45

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