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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 659.53 and 323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 659.53 and 323.96 is: 486.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 659.53 = 323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/659.53 = 323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 659.53 × 323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 213,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,661.34/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.28

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