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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.54, 659.62 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.54, 659.62 and 302.90 is: 453.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.54 : 659.62 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.54/659.62 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.54x = 659.62 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.54x = 199,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,797.38/440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.53

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