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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 657.81 and 294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 657.81 and 294.84 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 657.81 = 294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/657.81 = 294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 657.81 × 294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 193,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,948.70/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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