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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 658.76 and 276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 658.76 and 276.97 is: 415.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 658.76 = 276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/658.76 = 276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 658.76 × 276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 182,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,456.76/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.46

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