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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.06, 659.31 and 420.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.06, 659.31 and 420.34 is: 631.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.06 : 659.31 = 420.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.06/659.31 = 420.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.06x = 659.31 × 420.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.06x = 277,134.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,134.37/439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.20

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