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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 658.70 and 324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 658.70 and 324.29 is: 485.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 658.70 = 324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/658.70 = 324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 658.70 × 324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 213,608.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,608.20/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.90

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