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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.89, 661.80 and 302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.89, 661.80 and 302.61 is: 454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.89 : 661.80 = 302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.89/661.80 = 302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.89x = 661.80 × 302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.89x = 200,266.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,266.50/440.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.23

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