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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.58, 896.14 and 440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.58, 896.14 and 440 is: 607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.58 : 896.14 = 440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.58/896.14 = 440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.58x = 896.14 × 440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.58x = 394,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,301.60/649.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.01

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