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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 660.06 and 286.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 660.06 and 286.53 is: 428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 660.06 = 286.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/660.06 = 286.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 660.06 × 286.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 189,126.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,126.99/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.92

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