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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.78, 608.37 and 324.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.78, 608.37 and 324.62 is: 448.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.78 : 608.37 = 324.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.78/608.37 = 324.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.78x = 608.37 × 324.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.78x = 197,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,489.07/440.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.04

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