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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.24 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.24 and 285.16 is: 427.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.24 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.24 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.24 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 187,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,703.72/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.42

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