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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.57, 661.16 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.57, 661.16 and 294.51 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.57 : 661.16 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.57/661.16 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.57x = 661.16 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.57x = 194,718.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,718.23/440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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