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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.44, 660.52 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.44, 660.52 and 330.72 is: 495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.44 : 660.52 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.44/660.52 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.44x = 660.52 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.44x = 218,447.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,447.17/440.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.97

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