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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.85, 660.67 and 325.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.85, 660.67 and 325.36 is: 487.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.85 : 660.67 = 325.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.85/660.67 = 325.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.85x = 660.67 × 325.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.85x = 214,953.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,953.13/440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.59

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