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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.69, 607.70 and 308.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.69, 607.70 and 308.03 is: 424.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.69 : 607.70 = 308.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.69/607.70 = 308.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.69x = 607.70 × 308.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.69x = 187,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,188.29/440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.76

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