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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 656.97 and 329.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 656.97 and 329.41 is: 492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 656.97 = 329.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/656.97 = 329.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 656.97 × 329.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 216,412.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,412.49/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.78

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