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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 660.26 and 180.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 660.26 and 180.45 is: 270.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 660.26 = 180.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/660.26 = 180.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 660.26 × 180.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 119,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,143.01/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.49

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