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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.69, 608.01 and 293.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.69, 608.01 and 293.35 is: 404.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.69 : 608.01 = 293.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.69/608.01 = 293.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.69x = 608.01 × 293.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.69x = 178,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,359.73/440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.73

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