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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.38, 607.77 and 335.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.38, 607.77 and 335.77 is: 463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.38 : 607.77 = 335.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.38/607.77 = 335.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.38x = 607.77 × 335.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.38x = 204,070.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,070.93/440.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.40

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