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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 657.68 and 398.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 657.68 and 398.16 is: 596.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 657.68 = 398.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/657.68 = 398.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 657.68 × 398.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 261,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,859.88/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.25

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