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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.20, 606.78 and 346.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.20, 606.78 and 346.72 is: 477.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.20 : 606.78 = 346.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.20/606.78 = 346.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.20x = 606.78 × 346.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.20x = 210,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,382.76/440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.93

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