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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 607.64 and 283.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 607.64 and 283.09 is: 390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 607.64 = 283.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/607.64 = 283.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 607.64 × 283.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 172,016.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,016.81/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.31

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