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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 608.18 and 283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 608.18 and 283.47 is: 390.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 608.18 = 283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/608.18 = 283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 608.18 × 283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 172,397.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,397.09/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.97

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