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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 659.28 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 659.28 and 336.33 is: 504.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 659.28 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/659.28 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 659.28 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 221,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,735.64/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.69

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