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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 658 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 658 and 330.75 is: 495.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 658 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/658 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 658 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 217,633.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,633.50/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.66

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