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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 659.85 and 323.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 659.85 and 323.89 is: 486.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 659.85 = 323.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/659.85 = 323.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 659.85 × 323.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 213,718.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,718.82/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.02

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