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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 657.96 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 657.96 and 301.84 is: 452.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 657.96 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/657.96 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 657.96 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 198,598.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,598.65/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.20

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