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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 660.12 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 660.12 and 301.55 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 660.12 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/660.12 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 660.12 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 199,059.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,059.19/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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