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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.78, 609.02 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.78, 609.02 and 348.24 is: 481.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.78 : 609.02 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.78/609.02 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.78x = 609.02 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.78x = 212,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,082.57/440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.15

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