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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 659.96 and 303.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 659.96 and 303.96 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 659.96 = 303.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/659.96 = 303.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 659.96 × 303.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 200,601.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,601.44/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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