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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 658.94 and 331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 658.94 and 331.70 is: 496.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 658.94 = 331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/658.94 = 331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 658.94 × 331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 218,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,565.44/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.93

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