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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.34, 608.16 and 346.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.34, 608.16 and 346.98 is: 479.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.34 : 608.16 = 346.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.34/608.16 = 346.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.34x = 608.16 × 346.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.34x = 211,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,019.36/440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.22

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