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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.90, 608.72 and 308.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.90, 608.72 and 308.07 is: 425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.90 : 608.72 = 308.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.90/608.72 = 308.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.90x = 608.72 × 308.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.90x = 187,526.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,526.83/440.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.33

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