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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.66, 660.99 and 332.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.66, 660.99 and 332.66 is: 498.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.66 : 660.99 = 332.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.66/660.99 = 332.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.66x = 660.99 × 332.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.66x = 219,884.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,884.93/440.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.99

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