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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.37, 658.29 and 285.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.37, 658.29 and 285.11 is: 427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.37 : 658.29 = 285.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.37/658.29 = 285.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.37x = 658.29 × 285.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.37x = 187,686.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,686.71/439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.18

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