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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 607.32 and 300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 607.32 and 300.32 is: 414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 607.32 = 300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/607.32 = 300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 607.32 × 300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 182,390.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,390.34/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.52

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