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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.96, 608.53 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.96, 608.53 and 244.47 is: 337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.96 : 608.53 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.96/608.53 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.96x = 608.53 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.96x = 148,767.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,767.33/440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.37

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