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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.43, 661.13 and 324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.43, 661.13 and 324.52 is: 487.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.43 : 661.13 = 324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.43/661.13 = 324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.43x = 661.13 × 324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.43x = 214,546.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,546.63/440.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.13

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