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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.72, 606.36 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.72, 606.36 and 329.02 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.72 : 606.36 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.72/606.36 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.72x = 606.36 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.72x = 199,504.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,504.57/439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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