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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.55, 607.23 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.55, 607.23 and 309.33 is: 426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.55 : 607.23 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.55/607.23 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.55x = 607.23 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.55x = 187,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,834.46/440.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.36

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