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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.69, 607.11 and 309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.69, 607.11 and 309.47 is: 426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.69 : 607.11 = 309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.69/607.11 = 309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.69x = 607.11 × 309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.69x = 187,882.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,882.33/440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.34

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