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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.54, 658.90 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.54, 658.90 and 403.08 is: 604.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.54 : 658.90 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.54/658.90 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.54x = 658.90 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.54x = 265,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,589.41/439.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.24

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