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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.78, 608.28 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.78, 608.28 and 244.29 is: 337.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.78 : 608.28 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.78/608.28 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.78x = 608.28 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.78x = 148,596.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,596.72/440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.12

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