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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 661.26 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 661.26 and 180.63 is: 270.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 661.26 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/661.26 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 661.26 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 119,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,444.07/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.92

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