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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 659.19 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 659.19 and 208.44 is: 312.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 659.19 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/659.19 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 659.19 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 137,401.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,401.56/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.55

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