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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 659.52 and 324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 659.52 and 324.72 is: 486.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 659.52 = 324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/659.52 = 324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 659.52 × 324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 214,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,159.33/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.22

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