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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.91, 607.59 and 316.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.91, 607.59 and 316.35 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.91 : 607.59 = 316.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.91/607.59 = 316.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.91x = 607.59 × 316.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.91x = 192,211.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,211.10/440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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