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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 659.50 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 659.50 and 276.44 is: 415.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 659.50 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/659.50 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 659.50 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 182,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,312.18/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.02

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