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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.59, 662.39 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.59, 662.39 and 339.06 is: 508.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.59 : 662.39 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.59/662.39 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.59x = 662.39 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.59x = 224,588.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,588.26/441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.59

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