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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.59, 608.04 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.59, 608.04 and 293.12 is: 404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.59 : 608.04 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.59/608.04 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.59x = 608.04 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.59x = 178,230.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,230.20/440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.53

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