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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 660.96 and 286.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 660.96 and 286.23 is: 429.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 660.96 = 286.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/660.96 = 286.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 660.96 × 286.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 189,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,186.58/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.93

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