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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.71, 607.26 and 300.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.71, 607.26 and 300.85 is: 414.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.71 : 607.26 = 300.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.71/607.26 = 300.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.71x = 607.26 × 300.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.71x = 182,694.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,694.17/440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.55

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