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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.42, 660.62 and 296.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.42, 660.62 and 296.78 is: 445.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.42 : 660.62 = 296.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.42/660.62 = 296.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.42x = 660.62 × 296.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.42x = 196,056.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,056.24/440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.16

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