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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.76, 892.68 and 440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.76, 892.68 and 440.40 is: 606.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.76 : 892.68 = 440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.76/892.68 = 440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.76x = 892.68 × 440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.76x = 393,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,136.27/647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.92

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