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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 608.07 and 283.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 608.07 and 283.20 is: 390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 608.07 = 283.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/608.07 = 283.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 608.07 × 283.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 172,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,205.42/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.81

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