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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.97, 608.78 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.97, 608.78 and 301.29 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.97 : 608.78 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.97/608.78 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.97x = 608.78 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.97x = 183,417.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,417.80/440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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