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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 657.52 and 398.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 657.52 and 398.92 is: 596.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 657.52 = 398.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/657.52 = 398.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 657.52 × 398.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 262,297.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,297.88/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.89

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