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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 660.30 and 383.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 660.30 and 383.06 is: 573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 660.30 = 383.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/660.30 = 383.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 660.30 × 383.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 252,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,934.52/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.76

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