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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.62, 607.71 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.62, 607.71 and 329.44 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.62 : 607.71 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.62/607.71 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.62x = 607.71 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.62x = 200,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,203.98/440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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