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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 658.53 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 658.53 and 276.51 is: 414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 658.53 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/658.53 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 658.53 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 182,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,092.60/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.20

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