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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 658.87 and 302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 658.87 and 302.51 is: 453.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 658.87 = 302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/658.87 = 302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 658.87 × 302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 199,314.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,314.76/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.82

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