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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 607.73 and 283.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 607.73 and 283.29 is: 390.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 607.73 = 283.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/607.73 = 283.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 607.73 × 283.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 172,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,162.64/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.71

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