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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 660.04 and 303.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 660.04 and 303.07 is: 454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 660.04 = 303.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/660.04 = 303.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 660.04 × 303.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 200,038.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,038.32/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.67

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