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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.96, 660.56 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.96, 660.56 and 332.88 is: 498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.96 : 660.56 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.96/660.56 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.96x = 660.56 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.96x = 219,887.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,887.21/440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.66

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