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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 607.78 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 607.78 and 329.64 is: 454.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 607.78 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/607.78 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 607.78 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 200,348.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,348.60/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.97

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