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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 659.81 and 285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 659.81 and 285.93 is: 428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 659.81 = 285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/659.81 = 285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 659.81 × 285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 188,660.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,660.19/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.28

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