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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 609.17 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 609.17 and 335.80 is: 464.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 609.17 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/609.17 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 609.17 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 204,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,556.83/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.04

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