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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.98, 608.69 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.98, 608.69 and 254.53 is: 351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.98 : 608.69 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.98/608.69 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.98x = 608.69 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.98x = 154,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,931.26/440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.34

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