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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 607.50 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 607.50 and 300.94 is: 415.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 607.50 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/607.50 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 607.50 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 182,819.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,819.53/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.38

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