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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 659.19 and 208.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 659.19 and 208.47 is: 312.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 659.19 = 208.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/659.19 = 208.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 659.19 × 208.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 137,421.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,421.34/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.70

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