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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 658.53 and 426.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 658.53 and 426.29 is: 638.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 658.53 = 426.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/658.53 = 426.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 658.53 × 426.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 280,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,721.46/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.84

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