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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.80, 608.28 and 337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.80, 608.28 and 337.12 is: 465.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.80 : 608.28 = 337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.80/608.28 = 337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.80x = 608.28 × 337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.80x = 205,063.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,063.35/440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.21

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