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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 606.88 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 606.88 and 307.50 is: 423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 606.88 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/606.88 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 606.88 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 186,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,615.60/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.63

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