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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.60, 658.32 and 330.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.60, 658.32 and 330.88 is: 495.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.60 : 658.32 = 330.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.60/658.32 = 330.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.60x = 658.32 × 330.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.60x = 217,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,824.92/439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.51

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