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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440, 659.87 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440, 659.87 and 208.66 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440 : 659.87 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440/659.87 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440x = 659.87 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440x = 137,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,688.47/440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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