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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 608.10 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 608.10 and 310.12 is: 427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 608.10 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/608.10 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 608.10 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 188,583.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,583.97/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.94

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