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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.13, 659.90 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.13, 659.90 and 205.79 is: 308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.13 : 659.90 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.13/659.90 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.13x = 659.90 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.13x = 135,800.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,800.59/440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.54

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