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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 608 and 244.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 608 and 244.09 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 608 = 244.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/608 = 244.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 608 × 244.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 148,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,406.72/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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