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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 657.76 and 323.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 657.76 and 323.80 is: 485.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 657.76 = 323.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/657.76 = 323.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 657.76 × 323.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 212,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,982.69/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.07

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