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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 606.95 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 606.95 and 282.58 is: 389.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 606.95 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/606.95 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 606.95 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 171,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,511.93/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.80

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