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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 659.07 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 659.07 and 430.08 is: 645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 659.07 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/659.07 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 659.07 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 283,452.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,452.83/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.25

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