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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 607.40 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 607.40 and 309.20 is: 426.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 607.40 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/607.40 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 607.40 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 187,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,808.08/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.41

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