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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 659.10 and 324.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 659.10 and 324.89 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 659.10 = 324.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/659.10 = 324.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 659.10 × 324.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 214,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,135.00/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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