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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 658.35 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 658.35 and 330.75 is: 495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 658.35 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/658.35 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 658.35 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 217,749.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,749.26/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.79

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