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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.86, 609 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.86, 609 and 352.92 is: 487.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.86 : 609 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.86/609 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.86x = 609 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.86x = 214,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,928.28/440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.52

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