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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 658.63 and 244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 658.63 and 244.47 is: 366.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 658.63 = 244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/658.63 = 244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 658.63 × 244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 161,015.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,015.28/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.38

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