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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 608.48 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 608.48 and 309.54 is: 427.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 608.48 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/608.48 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 608.48 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 188,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,347.35/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.32

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