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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.99, 606.68 and 329.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.99, 606.68 and 329.11 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.99 : 606.68 = 329.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.99/606.68 = 329.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.99x = 606.68 × 329.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.99x = 199,662.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,662.24/439.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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