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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 607.86 and 315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 607.86 and 315.96 is: 436.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 607.86 = 315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/607.86 = 315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 607.86 × 315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 192,059.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,059.45/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.04

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