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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.49, 658.04 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.49, 658.04 and 285.04 is: 426.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.49 : 658.04 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.49/658.04 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.49x = 658.04 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.49x = 187,567.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,567.72/439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.78

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