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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.60, 660.90 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.60, 660.90 and 303.23 is: 454.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.60 : 660.90 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.60/660.90 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.60x = 660.90 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.60x = 200,404.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,404.71/440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.85

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