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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 659.76 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 659.76 and 311.50 is: 467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 659.76 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/659.76 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 659.76 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 205,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,515.24/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.06

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