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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.01, 658.52 and 390.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.01, 658.52 and 390.95 is: 586.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.01 : 658.52 = 390.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.01/658.52 = 390.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.01x = 658.52 × 390.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.01x = 257,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,443.15/439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.42

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