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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.92, 661.38 and 303.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.92, 661.38 and 303.56 is: 455.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.92 : 661.38 = 303.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.92/661.38 = 303.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.92x = 661.38 × 303.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.92x = 200,768.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,768.51/440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.34

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