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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 657.89 and 284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 657.89 and 284.69 is: 426.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 657.89 = 284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/657.89 = 284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 657.89 × 284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 187,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,292.83/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.42

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