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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 608.22 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 608.22 and 301.05 is: 415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 608.22 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/608.22 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 608.22 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 183,104.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,104.63/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.70

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