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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.99, 608.59 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.99, 608.59 and 244.50 is: 337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.99 : 608.59 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.99/608.59 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.99x = 608.59 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.99x = 148,799.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,799.64/440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.42

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