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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 607.68 and 324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 607.68 and 324.12 is: 447.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 607.68 = 324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/607.68 = 324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 607.68 × 324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 196,961.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,961.24/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.35

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