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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 661.25 and 283.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 661.25 and 283.84 is: 426.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 661.25 = 283.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/661.25 = 283.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 661.25 × 283.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 187,689.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,689.20/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.14

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