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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.92, 660.48 and 331.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.92, 660.48 and 331.52 is: 496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.92 : 660.48 = 331.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.92/660.48 = 331.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.92x = 660.48 × 331.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.92x = 218,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,962.33/440.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.60

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