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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 658.87 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 658.87 and 302.40 is: 452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 658.87 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/658.87 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 658.87 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 199,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,241.53/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.79

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