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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.30, 607.66 and 300.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.30, 607.66 and 300.37 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.30 : 607.66 = 300.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.30/607.66 = 300.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.30x = 607.66 × 300.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.30x = 182,523.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,523.72/440.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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