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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.77, 608.23 and 335.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.77, 608.23 and 335.92 is: 463.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.77 : 608.23 = 335.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.77/608.23 = 335.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.77x = 608.23 × 335.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.77x = 204,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,319.32/440.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.55

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