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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 660.94 and 209.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 660.94 and 209.46 is: 314.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 660.94 = 209.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/660.94 = 209.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 660.94 × 209.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 138,440.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,440.49/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.22

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