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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.59, 659.96 and 286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.59, 659.96 and 286.06 is: 428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.59 : 659.96 = 286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.59/659.96 = 286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.59x = 659.96 × 286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.59x = 188,783.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,783.43/440.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.48

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