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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.12, 656.92 and 331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.12, 656.92 and 331.40 is: 494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.12 : 656.92 = 331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.12/656.92 = 331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.12x = 656.92 × 331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.12x = 217,703.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,703.29/440.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.65

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