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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.30, 659.73 and 332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.30, 659.73 and 332.12 is: 497.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.30 : 659.73 = 332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.30/659.73 = 332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.30x = 659.73 × 332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.30x = 219,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,109.53/440.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.64

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