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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.85, 661.68 and 286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.85, 661.68 and 286.86 is: 430.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.85 : 661.68 = 286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.85/661.68 = 286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.85x = 661.68 × 286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.85x = 189,809.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,809.52/440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.55

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