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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 606.48 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 606.48 and 355.96 is: 489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 606.48 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/606.48 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 606.48 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 215,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,882.62/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.84

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