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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 657 and 384.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 657 and 384.30 is: 575.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 657 = 384.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/657 = 384.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 657 × 384.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 252,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,485.10/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.11

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