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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.74, 607.80 and 293.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.74, 607.80 and 293.12 is: 404.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.74 : 607.80 = 293.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.74/607.80 = 293.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.74x = 607.80 × 293.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.74x = 178,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,158.68/440.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.23

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