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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 607.56 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 607.56 and 309.54 is: 426.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 607.56 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/607.56 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 607.56 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 188,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,064.12/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.95

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