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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.08, 660.86 and 330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.08, 660.86 and 330.40 is: 496.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.08 : 660.86 = 330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.08/660.86 = 330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.08x = 660.86 × 330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.08x = 218,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,348.14/440.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.16

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