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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.49, 658.73 and 244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.49, 658.73 and 244.45 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.49 : 658.73 = 244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.49/658.73 = 244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.49x = 658.73 × 244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.49x = 161,026.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,026.55/439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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