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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.66, 662.35 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.66, 662.35 and 305.58 is: 458.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.66 : 662.35 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.66/662.35 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.66x = 662.35 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.66x = 202,400.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,400.91/441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.27

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