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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 607.77 and 316.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 607.77 and 316.17 is: 436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 607.77 = 316.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/607.77 = 316.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 607.77 × 316.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 192,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,158.64/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.49

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