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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 658.91 and 426.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 658.91 and 426.54 is: 639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 658.91 = 426.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/658.91 = 426.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 658.91 × 426.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 281,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,046.04/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.21

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