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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 607.95 and 329.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 607.95 and 329.79 is: 455.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 607.95 = 329.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/607.95 = 329.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 607.95 × 329.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 200,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,495.83/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.14

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