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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 658.59 and 384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 658.59 and 384.45 is: 576.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 658.59 = 384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/658.59 = 384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 658.59 × 384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 253,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,194.72/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.20

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