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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.61, 661.08 and 286.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.61, 661.08 and 286.83 is: 430.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.61 : 661.08 = 286.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.61/661.08 = 286.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.61x = 661.08 × 286.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.61x = 189,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,617.58/440.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.35

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