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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 658.46 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 658.46 and 302.96 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 658.46 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/658.46 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 658.46 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 199,489.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,489.45/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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