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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 657.34 and 400.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 657.34 and 400.16 is: 599.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 657.34 = 400.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/657.34 = 400.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 657.34 × 400.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 263,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,041.17/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.13

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