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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.78, 607.43 and 316.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.78, 607.43 and 316.22 is: 435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.78 : 607.43 = 316.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.78/607.43 = 316.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.78x = 607.43 × 316.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.78x = 192,076.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,076.90/440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.77

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