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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.79, 661 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.79, 661 and 197.25 is: 295.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.79 : 661 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.79/661 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.79x = 661 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.79x = 130,382.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,382.25/440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.79

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