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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 660.66 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 660.66 and 294.18 is: 441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 660.66 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/660.66 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 660.66 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 194,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,352.96/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.07

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