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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.91, 608.96 and 300.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.91, 608.96 and 300.79 is: 415.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.91 : 608.96 = 300.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.91/608.96 = 300.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.91x = 608.96 × 300.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.91x = 183,166.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,166.05/440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.43

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