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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 607.65 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 607.65 and 347.43 is: 478.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 607.65 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/607.65 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 607.65 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 211,114.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,114.32/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.89

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