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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.35, 660.53 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.35, 660.53 and 302.99 is: 454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.35 : 660.53 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.35/660.53 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.35x = 660.53 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.35x = 200,130.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,130.68/440.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.48

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