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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.89, 608.63 and 314.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.89, 608.63 and 314.93 is: 434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.89 : 608.63 = 314.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.89/608.63 = 314.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.89x = 608.63 × 314.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.89x = 191,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,675.79/440.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.75

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