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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 658.13 and 285.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 658.13 and 285.03 is: 426.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 658.13 = 285.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/658.13 = 285.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 658.13 × 285.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 187,585.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,585.37/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.71

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