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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.47, 607.30 and 282.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.47, 607.30 and 282.84 is: 389.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.47 : 607.30 = 282.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.47/607.30 = 282.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.47x = 607.30 × 282.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.47x = 171,768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,768.73/440.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.97

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