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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 657.60 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 657.60 and 323.89 is: 484.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 657.60 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/657.60 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 657.60 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 212,990.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,990.06/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.82

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