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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.89, 659.87 and 332.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.89, 659.87 and 332.36 is: 498.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.89 : 659.87 = 332.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.89/659.87 = 332.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.89x = 659.87 × 332.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.89x = 219,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,314.39/439.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.57

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