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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 660.84 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 660.84 and 325.08 is: 487.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 660.84 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/660.84 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 660.84 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 214,825.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,825.87/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.84

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