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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.97, 660.77 and 330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.97, 660.77 and 330.74 is: 495.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.97 : 660.77 = 330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.97/660.77 = 330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.97x = 660.77 × 330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.97x = 218,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,543.07/440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.60

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