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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.50, 660.51 and 286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.50, 660.51 and 286.48 is: 429.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 660.51 = 286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/660.51 = 286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 660.51 × 286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 189,222.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,222.90/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.56

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