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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 659.22 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 659.22 and 276.70 is: 415.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 659.22 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/659.22 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 659.22 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 182,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,406.17/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.01

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