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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 659.13 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 659.13 and 331.50 is: 496.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 659.13 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/659.13 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 659.13 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 218,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,501.60/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.79

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