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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.30, 659.37 and 309.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.30, 659.37 and 309.98 is: 464.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.30 : 659.37 = 309.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.30/659.37 = 309.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.30x = 659.37 × 309.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.30x = 204,391.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,391.51/440.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.21

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