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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 659.68 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 659.68 and 277.58 is: 416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 659.68 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/659.68 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 659.68 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 183,113.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,113.97/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.64

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