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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 660.12 and 312.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 660.12 and 312.08 is: 467.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 660.12 = 312.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/660.12 = 312.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 660.12 × 312.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 206,010.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,010.25/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.44

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