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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 659.75 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 659.75 and 301.30 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 659.75 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/659.75 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 659.75 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 198,781.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,781.17/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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