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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.69, 607.87 and 283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.69, 607.87 and 283.27 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.69 : 607.87 = 283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.69/607.87 = 283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.69x = 607.87 × 283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.69x = 172,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,191.33/440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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