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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 607.36 and 284.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 607.36 and 284.80 is: 392.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 607.36 = 284.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/607.36 = 284.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 607.36 × 284.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 172,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,976.13/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.84

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