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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 661.62 and 286.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 661.62 and 286.42 is: 429.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 661.62 = 286.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/661.62 = 286.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 661.62 × 286.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 189,501.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,501.20/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.82

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