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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 660.04 and 324.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 660.04 and 324.88 is: 487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 660.04 = 324.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/660.04 = 324.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 660.04 × 324.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 214,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,433.80/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.70

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