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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 657.80 and 294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 657.80 and 294.63 is: 440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 657.80 = 294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/657.80 = 294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 657.80 × 294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 193,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,807.61/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.85

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