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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 608.34 and 343.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 608.34 and 343.40 is: 474.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 608.34 = 343.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/608.34 = 343.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 608.34 × 343.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 208,903.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,903.96/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.26

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