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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.26 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.26 and 310.50 is: 465.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.26 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.26 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.26 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 204,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,389.73/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.56

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