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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.83, 608.68 and 399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.83, 608.68 and 399.22 is: 551.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.83 : 608.68 = 399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.83/608.68 = 399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.83x = 608.68 × 399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.83x = 242,996.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,996.21/440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.22

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