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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 658.97 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 658.97 and 208.09 is: 311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 658.97 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/658.97 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 658.97 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 137,123.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,123.94/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.93

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