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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.47, 606.54 and 315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.47, 606.54 and 315.91 is: 435.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.47 : 606.54 = 315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.47/606.54 = 315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.47x = 606.54 × 315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.47x = 191,612.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,612.05/440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.02

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