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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 608.57 and 335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 608.57 and 335.85 is: 463.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 608.57 = 335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/608.57 = 335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 608.57 × 335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 204,386.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,386.56/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.52

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