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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 657.32 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 657.32 and 301.32 is: 451.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 657.32 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/657.32 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 657.32 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 198,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,062.16/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.01

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