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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.01, 658 and 302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.01, 658 and 302.12 is: 452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.01 : 658 = 302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.01/658 = 302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.01x = 658 × 302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.01x = 198,794.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,794.96/439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.83

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