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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.92, 659.58 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.92, 659.58 and 304 is: 454.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.92 : 659.58 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.92/659.58 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.92x = 659.58 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.92x = 200,512.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,512.32/440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.76

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