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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.26, 657.70 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.26, 657.70 and 302.58 is: 453.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.26 : 657.70 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.26/657.70 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.26x = 657.70 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.26x = 199,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,006.87/439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.05

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