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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 607.86 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 607.86 and 251.46 is: 346.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 607.86 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/607.86 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 607.86 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 152,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,852.48/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.98

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