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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 606.83 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 606.83 and 309.42 is: 426.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 606.83 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/606.83 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 606.83 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 187,763.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,763.79/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.12

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