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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.79, 607.06 and 340.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.79, 607.06 and 340.84 is: 469.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.79 : 607.06 = 340.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.79/607.06 = 340.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.79x = 607.06 × 340.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.79x = 206,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,907.30/440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.40

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