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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 659.59 and 276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 659.59 and 276.91 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 659.59 = 276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/659.59 = 276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 659.59 × 276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 182,647.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,647.07/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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