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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 659.70 and 318.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 659.70 and 318.66 is: 477.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 659.70 = 318.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/659.70 = 318.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 659.70 × 318.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 210,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,220.00/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.01

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