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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.27, 659.01 and 302.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.27, 659.01 and 302.38 is: 453.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.27 : 659.01 = 302.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.27/659.01 = 302.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.27x = 659.01 × 302.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.27x = 199,271.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,271.44/439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.64

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