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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.13, 658.82 and 324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.13, 658.82 and 324.70 is: 486.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.13 : 658.82 = 324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.13/658.82 = 324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.13x = 658.82 × 324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.13x = 213,918.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,918.85/440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.04

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