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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 607.64 and 300.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 607.64 and 300.55 is: 414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 607.64 = 300.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/607.64 = 300.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 607.64 × 300.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 182,626.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,626.01/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.51

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