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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.61, 660.47 and 209.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.61, 660.47 and 209.09 is: 313.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.61 : 660.47 = 209.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.61/660.47 = 209.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.61x = 660.47 × 209.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.61x = 138,097.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,097.67/440.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.42

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