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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 606.66 and 334.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 606.66 and 334.98 is: 461.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 606.66 = 334.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/606.66 = 334.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 606.66 × 334.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 203,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,217.94/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.78

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