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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 661.47 and 286.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 661.47 and 286.81 is: 430.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 661.47 = 286.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/661.47 = 286.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 661.47 × 286.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 189,716.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,716.21/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.67

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