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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.99, 661.47 and 209.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.99, 661.47 and 209.80 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.99 : 661.47 = 209.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.99/661.47 = 209.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.99x = 661.47 × 209.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.99x = 138,776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,776.41/440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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