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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 658.83 and 311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 658.83 and 311.06 is: 466.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 658.83 = 311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/658.83 = 311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 658.83 × 311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 204,935.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,935.66/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.59

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