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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.85, 608.09 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.85, 608.09 and 347.56 is: 479.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.85 : 608.09 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.85/608.09 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.85x = 608.09 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.85x = 211,347.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,347.76/440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.41

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