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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.08, 660.42 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.08, 660.42 and 302.50 is: 452.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.08 : 660.42 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.08/660.42 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.08x = 660.42 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.08x = 199,777.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,777.05/441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.93

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