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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 660.38 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 660.38 and 303.35 is: 455.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 660.38 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/660.38 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 660.38 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 200,323.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,323.93/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.87

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