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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.49, 607.61 and 283.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.49, 607.61 and 283.07 is: 390.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.49 : 607.61 = 283.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.49/607.61 = 283.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.49x = 607.61 × 283.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.49x = 171,993.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,993.94/440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.46

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