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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.35, 659.10 and 308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.35, 659.10 and 308.36 is: 461.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.35 : 659.10 = 308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.35/659.10 = 308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.35x = 659.10 × 308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.35x = 203,240.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,240.08/440.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.55

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