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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439, 659.50 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439, 659.50 and 302.10 is: 453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439 : 659.50 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439/659.50 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439x = 659.50 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439x = 199,234.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,234.95/439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.84

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