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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 607.98 and 347.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 607.98 and 347.61 is: 479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 607.98 = 347.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/607.98 = 347.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 607.98 × 347.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 211,339.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,339.93/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.82

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