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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 608.12 and 335.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 608.12 and 335.37 is: 463.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 608.12 = 335.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/608.12 = 335.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 608.12 × 335.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 203,943.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,943.53/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.01

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