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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 658.94 and 285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 658.94 and 285.28 is: 427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 658.94 = 285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/658.94 = 285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 658.94 × 285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 187,979.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,979.33/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.83

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