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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 658.50 and 294.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 658.50 and 294.88 is: 441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 658.50 = 294.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/658.50 = 294.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 658.50 × 294.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 194,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,178.48/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.84

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