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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.23, 660.58 and 286.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.23, 660.58 and 286.12 is: 429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.23 : 660.58 = 286.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.23/660.58 = 286.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.23x = 660.58 × 286.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.23x = 189,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,005.15/440.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.33

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