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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 607.92 and 293.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 607.92 and 293.42 is: 404.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 607.92 = 293.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/607.92 = 293.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 607.92 × 293.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 178,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,375.89/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.63

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