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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 659.52 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 659.52 and 302.82 is: 453.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 659.52 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/659.52 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 659.52 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 199,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,715.85/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.18

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