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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.44, 658.55 and 291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.44, 658.55 and 291.37 is: 436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.44 : 658.55 = 291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.44/658.55 = 291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.44x = 658.55 × 291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.44x = 191,882.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,882.86/439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.65

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