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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 658.80 and 246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 658.80 and 246.84 is: 369.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 658.80 = 246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/658.80 = 246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 658.80 × 246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 162,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,618.19/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.91

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