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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.99, 608.61 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.99, 608.61 and 254.54 is: 351.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.99 : 608.61 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.99/608.61 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.99x = 608.61 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.99x = 154,918.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,918.07/440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.29

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