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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 658.29 and 336.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 658.29 and 336.90 is: 504.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 658.29 = 336.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/658.29 = 336.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 658.29 × 336.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 221,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,777.90/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.99

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