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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.34, 659.00 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.34, 659.00 and 303.46 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.34 : 659.00 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.34/659.00 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.34x = 659.00 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.34x = 199,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,979.25/439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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