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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 660.30 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 660.30 and 318.96 is: 477.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 660.30 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/660.30 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 660.30 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 210,609.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,609.29/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.90

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