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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.92, 661.48 and 258.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.92, 661.48 and 258.46 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.92 : 661.48 = 258.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.92/661.48 = 258.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.92x = 661.48 × 258.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.92x = 170,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,966.12/440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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