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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.29, 607.84 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.29, 607.84 and 351.48 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.29 : 607.84 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.29/607.84 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.29x = 607.84 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.29x = 213,642.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,642.21/440.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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