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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.80, 608.28 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.80, 608.28 and 291.46 is: 402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.80 : 608.28 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.80/608.28 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.80x = 608.28 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.80x = 177,289.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,289.29/440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.20

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