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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.02, 660.33 and 324.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.02, 660.33 and 324.76 is: 487.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.02 : 660.33 = 324.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.02/660.33 = 324.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.02x = 660.33 × 324.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.02x = 214,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,448.77/440.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.37

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