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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 659.79 and 284.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 659.79 and 284.00 is: 425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 659.79 = 284.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/659.79 = 284.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 659.79 × 284.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 187,382.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,382.01/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.75

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