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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 607.77 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 607.77 and 342.90 is: 472.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 607.77 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/607.77 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 607.77 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 208,404.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,404.33/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.96

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