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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 607.49 and 347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 607.49 and 347.31 is: 478.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 607.49 = 347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/607.49 = 347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 607.49 × 347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 210,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,985.62/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.73

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