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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.60, 660.89 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.60, 660.89 and 294.21 is: 441.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.60 : 660.89 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.60/660.89 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.60x = 660.89 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.60x = 194,441.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,441.18/440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.32

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