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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 607.20 and 329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 607.20 and 329.52 is: 454.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 607.20 = 329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/607.20 = 329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 607.20 × 329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 200,084.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,084.54/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.32

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