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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.34, 657.96 and 309.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.34, 657.96 and 309.02 is: 462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.34 : 657.96 = 309.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.34/657.96 = 309.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.34x = 657.96 × 309.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.34x = 203,322.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,322.80/439.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.79

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