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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.69, 608.09 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.69, 608.09 and 293.09 is: 404.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.69 : 608.09 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.69/608.09 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.69x = 608.09 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.69x = 178,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,220.59/440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.42

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