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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 659.36 and 329.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 659.36 and 329.40 is: 494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 659.36 = 329.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/659.36 = 329.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 659.36 × 329.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 217,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,193.18/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.66

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