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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.89, 660.72 and 332.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.89, 660.72 and 332.55 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.89 : 660.72 = 332.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.89/660.72 = 332.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.89x = 660.72 × 332.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.89x = 219,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,723.68/440.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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