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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 607.97 and 300.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 607.97 and 300.81 is: 414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 607.97 = 300.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/607.97 = 300.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 607.97 × 300.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 182,886.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,886.49/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.97

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