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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 660.56 and 294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 660.56 and 294.60 is: 441.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 660.56 = 294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/660.56 = 294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 660.56 × 294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 194,600.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,600.98/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.99

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