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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.83, 607.66 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.83, 607.66 and 336.34 is: 463.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.83 : 607.66 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.83/607.66 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.83x = 607.66 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.83x = 204,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,380.36/440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.63

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