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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.00, 659.37 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.00, 659.37 and 301.05 is: 451.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.00 : 659.37 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.00/659.37 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.00x = 659.37 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.00x = 198,504.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,504.47/440.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.15

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