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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 607.89 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 607.89 and 335.36 is: 462.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 607.89 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/607.89 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 607.89 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 203,864.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,864.77/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.85

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