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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 606.81 and 315.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 606.81 and 315.77 is: 435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 606.81 = 315.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/606.81 = 315.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 606.81 × 315.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 191,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,610.71/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.16

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