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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.26 and 309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.26 and 309.15 is: 463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.26 = 309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.26 = 309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.26 × 309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 203,501.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,501.08/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.39

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