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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.76, 661.72 and 295.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.76, 661.72 and 295.45 is: 443.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.76 : 661.72 = 295.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.76/661.72 = 295.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.76x = 661.72 × 295.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.76x = 195,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,503.89/440.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.56

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