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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 658.03 and 204.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 658.03 and 204.69 is: 306.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 658.03 = 204.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/658.03 = 204.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 658.03 × 204.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 134,692.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,692.16/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.62

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