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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.96, 608 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.96, 608 and 285.44 is: 393.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.96 : 608 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.96/608 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.96x = 608 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.96x = 173,547.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,547.52/440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.57

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