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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 659.34 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 659.34 and 276.96 is: 415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 659.34 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/659.34 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 659.34 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 182,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,610.81/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.67

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