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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 659.16 and 323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 659.16 and 323.71 is: 485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 659.16 = 323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/659.16 = 323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 659.16 × 323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 213,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,375.04/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.90

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