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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 608.69 and 293.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 608.69 and 293.07 is: 404.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 608.69 = 293.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/608.69 = 293.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 608.69 × 293.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 178,387.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,387.31/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.78

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