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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.35, 659.57 and 285.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.35, 659.57 and 285.82 is: 428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.35 : 659.57 = 285.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.35/659.57 = 285.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.35x = 659.57 × 285.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.35x = 188,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,517.36/440.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.11

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