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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 659.73 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 659.73 and 318.52 is: 477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 659.73 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/659.73 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 659.73 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 210,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,137.20/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.56

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