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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 659.85 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 659.85 and 295.63 is: 443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 659.85 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/659.85 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 659.85 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 195,071.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,071.46/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.26

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