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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.72, 660.60 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.72, 660.60 and 313.04 is: 469.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.72 : 660.60 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.72/660.60 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.72x = 660.60 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.72x = 206,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,794.22/440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.22

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