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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 606.24 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 606.24 and 329.24 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 606.24 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/606.24 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 606.24 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 199,598.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,598.46/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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