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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 659.49 and 285.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 659.49 and 285.40 is: 428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 659.49 = 285.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/659.49 = 285.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 659.49 × 285.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 188,218.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,218.45/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.26

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