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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 657.42 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 657.42 and 300.50 is: 449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 657.42 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/657.42 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 657.42 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 197,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,551.42/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.92

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