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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.56, 607.88 and 307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.56, 607.88 and 307.88 is: 424.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.56 : 607.88 = 307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.56/607.88 = 307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.56x = 607.88 × 307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.56x = 187,154.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,154.09/440.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.81

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