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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.54, 607.94 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.54, 607.94 and 244.05 is: 336.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.54 : 607.94 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.54/607.94 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.54x = 607.94 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.54x = 148,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,367.76/440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.79

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