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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 608.41 and 309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 608.41 and 309.22 is: 427.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 608.41 = 309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/608.41 = 309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 608.41 × 309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 188,131.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,131.41/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.15

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