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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.60, 608.04 and 293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.60, 608.04 and 293.13 is: 404.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.60 : 608.04 = 293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.60/608.04 = 293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.60x = 608.04 × 293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.60x = 178,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,234.77/440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.53

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