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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.41, 659.25 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.41, 659.25 and 316.29 is: 474.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.41 : 659.25 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.41/659.25 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.41x = 659.25 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.41x = 208,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,514.18/439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.53

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