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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.57, 660.24 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.57, 660.24 and 301.92 is: 452.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.57 : 660.24 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.57/660.24 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.57x = 660.24 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.57x = 199,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,339.66/440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.46

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