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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 660.03 and 328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 660.03 and 328.68 is: 493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 660.03 = 328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/660.03 = 328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 660.03 × 328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 216,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,938.66/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.33

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