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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 659.03 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 659.03 and 301.98 is: 452.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 659.03 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/659.03 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 659.03 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 199,012.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,012.37/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.97

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