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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 607.54 and 342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 607.54 and 342.28 is: 472.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 607.54 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/607.54 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 607.54 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 207,948.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,948.79/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.05

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