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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 606.71 and 315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 606.71 and 315.64 is: 435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 606.71 = 315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/606.71 = 315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 606.71 × 315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 191,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,501.22/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.06

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