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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.30, 658.89 and 324.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.30, 658.89 and 324.47 is: 485.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.30 : 658.89 = 324.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.30/658.89 = 324.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.30x = 658.89 × 324.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.30x = 213,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,790.04/440.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.56

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