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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 658.97 and 324.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 658.97 and 324.21 is: 486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 658.97 = 324.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/658.97 = 324.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 658.97 × 324.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 213,643.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,643.04/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.45

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