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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.13, 606.36 and 308.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.13, 606.36 and 308.91 is: 425.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.13 : 606.36 = 308.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.13/606.36 = 308.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.13x = 606.36 × 308.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.13x = 187,310.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,310.67/440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.58

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