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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.72, 658.88 and 324.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.72, 658.88 and 324.04 is: 485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.72 : 658.88 = 324.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.72/658.88 = 324.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.72x = 658.88 × 324.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.72x = 213,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,503.48/439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.54

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