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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.86, 608.31 and 324.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.86, 608.31 and 324.70 is: 448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.86 : 608.31 = 324.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.86/608.31 = 324.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.86x = 608.31 × 324.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.86x = 197,518.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,518.26/440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.03

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