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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 607.64 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 607.64 and 283.20 is: 390.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 607.64 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/607.64 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 607.64 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 172,082.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,082.23/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.63

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