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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 605.85 and 321.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 605.85 and 321.50 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 605.85 = 321.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/605.85 = 321.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 605.85 × 321.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 194,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,781.08/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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