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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.49, 659.16 and 324.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.49, 659.16 and 324.66 is: 485.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.49 : 659.16 = 324.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.49/659.16 = 324.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.49x = 659.16 × 324.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.49x = 214,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,002.89/440.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.83

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