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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.42, 608.27 and 307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.42, 608.27 and 307.99 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.42 : 608.27 = 307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.42/608.27 = 307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.42x = 608.27 × 307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.42x = 187,336.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,336.50/440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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