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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.84, 661.98 and 332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.84, 661.98 and 332.24 is: 498.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.84 : 661.98 = 332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.84/661.98 = 332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.84x = 661.98 × 332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.84x = 219,936.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,936.24/440.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.90

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