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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.11, 660.33 and 286.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.11, 660.33 and 286.33 is: 429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.11 : 660.33 = 286.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.11/660.33 = 286.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.11x = 660.33 × 286.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.11x = 189,072.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,072.29/440.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.60

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