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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 608.06 and 322.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 608.06 and 322.30 is: 444.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 608.06 = 322.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/608.06 = 322.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 608.06 × 322.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 195,978.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,978.10/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.94

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