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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 660.49 and 301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 660.49 and 301.80 is: 452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 660.49 = 301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/660.49 = 301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 660.49 × 301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 199,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,335.88/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.25

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