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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 607.50 and 316.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 607.50 and 316.62 is: 436.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 607.50 = 316.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/607.50 = 316.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 607.50 × 316.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 192,346.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,346.65/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.46

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