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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.65, 607.84 and 280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.65, 607.84 and 280.85 is: 387.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.65 : 607.84 = 280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.65/607.84 = 280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.65x = 607.84 × 280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.65x = 170,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,709.70/440.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.40

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