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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.69, 607.87 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.69, 607.87 and 283.26 is: 390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.69 : 607.87 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.69/607.87 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.69x = 607.87 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.69x = 172,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,185.26/440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.72

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