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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.97, 608.58 and 254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.97, 608.58 and 254.49 is: 351.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.97 : 608.58 = 254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.97/608.58 = 254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.97x = 608.58 × 254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.97x = 154,877.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,877.52/440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.22

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