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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.95, 658.78 and 324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.95, 658.78 and 324.22 is: 485.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.95 : 658.78 = 324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.95/658.78 = 324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.95x = 658.78 × 324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.95x = 213,589.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,589.65/439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.49

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