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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.60, 607.86 and 283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.60, 607.86 and 283.21 is: 390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.60 : 607.86 = 283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.60/607.86 = 283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.60x = 607.86 × 283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.60x = 172,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,149.45/440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.71

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