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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 607.95 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 607.95 and 254.10 is: 350.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 607.95 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/607.95 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 607.95 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 154,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,480.10/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.71

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