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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.42, 660.33 and 310.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.42, 660.33 and 310.41 is: 465.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.42 : 660.33 = 310.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.42/660.33 = 310.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.42x = 660.33 × 310.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.42x = 204,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,973.04/440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.41

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