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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 658.86 and 325.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 658.86 and 325.12 is: 487.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 658.86 = 325.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/658.86 = 325.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 658.86 × 325.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 214,208.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,208.56/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.75

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