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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.66, 660.85 and 304.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.66, 660.85 and 304.58 is: 456.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.66 : 660.85 = 304.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.66/660.85 = 304.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.66x = 660.85 × 304.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.66x = 201,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,280.04/440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.77

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