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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.59, 658.45 and 285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.59, 658.45 and 285.07 is: 426.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.59 : 658.45 = 285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.59/658.45 = 285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.59x = 658.45 × 285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.59x = 187,702.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,702.68/439.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.99

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