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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 659.52 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 659.52 and 309.52 is: 464.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 659.52 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/659.52 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 659.52 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 204,134.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,134.63/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.53

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