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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 607.74 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 607.74 and 335.76 is: 462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 607.74 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/607.74 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 607.74 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 204,054.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,054.78/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.84

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