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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 659.68 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 659.68 and 303.44 is: 455.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 659.68 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/659.68 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 659.68 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 200,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,173.30/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.44

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