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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.38, 659.52 and 208.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.38, 659.52 and 208.45 is: 312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.38 : 659.52 = 208.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.38/659.52 = 208.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.38x = 659.52 × 208.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.38x = 137,476.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,476.94/439.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.89

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