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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.68, 659.58 and 318.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.68, 659.58 and 318.28 is: 476.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.68 : 659.58 = 318.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.68/659.58 = 318.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.68x = 659.58 × 318.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.68x = 209,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,931.12/440.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.38

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