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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 659.28 and 359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 659.28 and 359.04 is: 538.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 659.28 = 359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/659.28 = 359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 659.28 × 359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 236,707.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,707.89/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.61

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