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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.95, 608.56 and 254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.95, 608.56 and 254.45 is: 351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.95 : 608.56 = 254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.95/608.56 = 254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.95x = 608.56 × 254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.95x = 154,848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,848.09/440.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.17

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