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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 608.21 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 608.21 and 306.18 is: 422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 608.21 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/608.21 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 608.21 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 186,220.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,220.21/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.73

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