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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.75, 608.37 and 324.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.75, 608.37 and 324.65 is: 448.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.75 : 608.37 = 324.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.75/608.37 = 324.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.75x = 608.37 × 324.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.75x = 197,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,507.32/440.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.12

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