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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 607.41 and 300.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 607.41 and 300.63 is: 414.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 607.41 = 300.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/607.41 = 300.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 607.41 × 300.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 182,605.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,605.67/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.64

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