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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.41, 659.47 and 309.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.41, 659.47 and 309.67 is: 464.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.41 : 659.47 = 309.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.41/659.47 = 309.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.41x = 659.47 × 309.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.41x = 204,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,216.81/439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.75

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