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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439, 658.37 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439, 658.37 and 207.66 is: 311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439 : 658.37 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439/658.37 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439x = 658.37 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439x = 136,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,717.11/439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.43

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