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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676.64, 932.88 and 440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676.64, 932.88 and 440.18 is: 606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676.64 : 932.88 = 440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676.64/932.88 = 440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676.64x = 932.88 × 440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676.64x = 410,635.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,635.12/676.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.87

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