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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 658.01 and 284.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 658.01 and 284.94 is: 426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 658.01 = 284.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/658.01 = 284.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 658.01 × 284.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 187,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,494.08/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.92

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