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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 607.32 and 316

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 607.32 and 316 is: 435.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 607.32 = 316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/607.32 = 316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 607.32 × 316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 191,913.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,913.12/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.73

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