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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 659.89 and 330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 659.89 and 330.50 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 659.89 = 330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/659.89 = 330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 659.89 × 330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 218,093.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,093.65/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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