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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 607.02 and 321.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 607.02 and 321.87 is: 443.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 607.02 = 321.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/607.02 = 321.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 607.02 × 321.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 195,381.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,381.53/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.77

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