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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.51, 658.80 and 318.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.51, 658.80 and 318.34 is: 477.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.51 : 658.80 = 318.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.51/658.80 = 318.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.51x = 658.80 × 318.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.51x = 209,722.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,722.39/439.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.17

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