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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 608.87 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 608.87 and 293.22 is: 404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 608.87 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/608.87 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 608.87 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 178,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,528.35/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.98

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