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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.54, 606.49 and 329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.54, 606.49 and 329.87 is: 454.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.54 : 606.49 = 329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.54/606.49 = 329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.54x = 606.49 × 329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.54x = 200,063.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,063.55/440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.13

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