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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.49, 659.70 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.49, 659.70 and 310.62 is: 465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.49 : 659.70 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.49/659.70 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.49x = 659.70 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.49x = 204,916.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,916.01/440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.20

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