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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.37, 659.05 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.37, 659.05 and 302.00 is: 452.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.37 : 659.05 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.37/659.05 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.37x = 659.05 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.37x = 199,029.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,029.05/439.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.99

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