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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.18, 659.29 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.18, 659.29 and 301.03 is: 450.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.18 : 659.29 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.18/659.29 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.18x = 659.29 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.18x = 198,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,464.11/440.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.87

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