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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 659.14 and 302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 659.14 and 302.33 is: 453.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 659.14 = 302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/659.14 = 302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 659.14 × 302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 199,278.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,278.69/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.50

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