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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 659.75 and 302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 659.75 and 302.91 is: 453.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 659.75 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/659.75 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 659.75 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 199,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,843.36/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.70

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