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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.64, 608.32 and 322.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.64, 608.32 and 322.49 is: 445.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.64 : 608.32 = 322.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.64/608.32 = 322.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.64x = 608.32 × 322.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.64x = 196,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,179.04/440.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.21

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