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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 658.34 and 285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 658.34 and 285.22 is: 427.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 658.34 = 285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/658.34 = 285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 658.34 × 285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 187,768.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,768.44/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.53

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