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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.38, 659.85 and 311.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.38, 659.85 and 311.50 is: 466.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.38 : 659.85 = 311.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.38/659.85 = 311.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.38x = 659.85 × 311.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.38x = 205,543.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,543.28/440.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.74

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