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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.27, 658.74 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.27, 658.74 and 302.36 is: 453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.27 : 658.74 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.27/658.74 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.27x = 658.74 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.27x = 199,176.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,176.63/439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.43

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