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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.66, 660.54 and 318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.66, 660.54 and 318.62 is: 477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.66 : 660.54 = 318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.66/660.54 = 318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.66x = 660.54 × 318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.66x = 210,461.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,461.25/440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.60

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