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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 660.62 and 294.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 660.62 and 294.71 is: 442.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 660.62 = 294.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/660.62 = 294.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 660.62 × 294.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 194,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,689.85/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.45

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