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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 609.22 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 609.22 and 348.39 is: 481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 609.22 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/609.22 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 609.22 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 212,246.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,246.16/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.35

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