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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.92, 660.30 and 303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.92, 660.30 and 303.58 is: 454.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.92 : 660.30 = 303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.92/660.30 = 303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.92x = 660.30 × 303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.92x = 200,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,453.87/440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.63

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