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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 659.16 and 318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 659.16 and 318.72 is: 477.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 659.16 = 318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/659.16 = 318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 659.16 × 318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 210,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,087.48/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.04

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