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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 658.92 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 658.92 and 301.50 is: 451.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 658.92 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/658.92 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 658.92 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 198,664.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,664.38/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.43

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