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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.80, 659.64 and 324.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.80, 659.64 and 324.97 is: 486.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.80 : 659.64 = 324.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.80/659.64 = 324.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.80x = 659.64 × 324.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.80x = 214,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,363.21/440.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.30

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