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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.83, 608.39 and 283.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.83, 608.39 and 283.57 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.83 : 608.39 = 283.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.83/608.39 = 283.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.83x = 608.39 × 283.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.83x = 172,521.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,521.15/440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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