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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.47, 607.69 and 339.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.47, 607.69 and 339.56 is: 468.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.47 : 607.69 = 339.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.47/607.69 = 339.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.47x = 607.69 × 339.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.47x = 206,342.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,342.48/440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.46

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