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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.97, 608.48 and 254.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.97, 608.48 and 254.42 is: 351.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.97 : 608.48 = 254.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.97/608.48 = 254.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.97x = 608.48 × 254.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.97x = 154,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,808.40/440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.07

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