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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.39, 659.20 and 302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.39, 659.20 and 302.63 is: 452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.39 : 659.20 = 302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.39/659.20 = 302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.39x = 659.20 × 302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.39x = 199,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,493.70/440.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.99

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