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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 660.88 and 286.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 660.88 and 286.13 is: 430.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 660.88 = 286.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/660.88 = 286.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 660.88 × 286.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 189,100.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,100.41/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.09

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