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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 608.76 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 608.76 and 353.94 is: 488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 608.76 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/608.76 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 608.76 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 215,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,464.51/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.71

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