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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 608.20 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 608.20 and 283.44 is: 391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 608.20 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/608.20 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 608.20 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 172,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,388.21/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.28

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