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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 660.87 and 294.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 660.87 and 294.66 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 660.87 = 294.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/660.87 = 294.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 660.87 × 294.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 194,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,734.50/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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