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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 660 and 318.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 660 and 318.40 is: 477.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 660 = 318.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/660 = 318.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 660 × 318.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 210,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,144.00/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.25

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