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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.82, 662.04 and 303.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.82, 662.04 and 303.93 is: 456.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.82 : 662.04 = 303.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.82/662.04 = 303.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.82x = 662.04 × 303.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.82x = 201,213.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,213.82/440.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.45

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