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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.62, 659.30 and 295.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.62, 659.30 and 295.63 is: 442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.62 : 659.30 = 295.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.62/659.30 = 295.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.62x = 659.30 × 295.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.62x = 194,904.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,904.08/440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.35

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