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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 659.04 and 276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 659.04 and 276.87 is: 415.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 659.04 = 276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/659.04 = 276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 659.04 × 276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 182,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,468.40/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.57

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