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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.07, 659.49 and 301.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.07, 659.49 and 301.42 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.07 : 659.49 = 301.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.07/659.49 = 301.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.07x = 659.49 × 301.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.07x = 198,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,783.48/440.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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