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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 658.80 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 658.80 and 285.52 is: 428.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 658.80 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/658.80 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 658.80 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 188,100.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,100.58/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.12

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