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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 658.35 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 658.35 and 310.50 is: 465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 658.35 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/658.35 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 658.35 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 204,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,417.68/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.24

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