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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.79, 660.52 and 332.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.79, 660.52 and 332.65 is: 498.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.79 : 660.52 = 332.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.79/660.52 = 332.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.79x = 660.52 × 332.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.79x = 219,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,721.98/440.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.47

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