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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 667.24 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 667.24 and 439.40 is: 667.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 667.24 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/667.24 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 667.24 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 293,185.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,185.26/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.24

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