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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 659.10 and 316.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 659.10 and 316.82 is: 475.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 659.10 = 316.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/659.10 = 316.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 659.10 × 316.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 208,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,816.06/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.51

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