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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.42, 659.88 and 324.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.42, 659.88 and 324.90 is: 486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.42 : 659.88 = 324.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.42/659.88 = 324.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.42x = 659.88 × 324.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.42x = 214,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,395.01/440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.80

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