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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.17, 607.67 and 300.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.17, 607.67 and 300.49 is: 414.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.17 : 607.67 = 300.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.17/607.67 = 300.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.17x = 607.67 × 300.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.17x = 182,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,598.01/440.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.84

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