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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.83, 660.63 and 332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.83, 660.63 and 332.50 is: 498.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.83 : 660.63 = 332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.83/660.63 = 332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.83x = 660.63 × 332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.83x = 219,659.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,659.48/440.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.29

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