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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.05, 659.09 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.05, 659.09 and 308.51 is: 463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.05 : 659.09 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.05/659.09 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.05x = 659.09 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.05x = 203,334.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,334.31/439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.12

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