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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.38, 660.55 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.38, 660.55 and 318.88 is: 478.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.38 : 660.55 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.38/660.55 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.38x = 660.55 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.38x = 210,636.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,636.18/440.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.31

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