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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 659.61 and 336.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 659.61 and 336.93 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 659.61 = 336.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/659.61 = 336.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 659.61 × 336.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 222,239.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,239.92/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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