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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 659.50 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 659.50 and 318 is: 476.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 659.50 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/659.50 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 659.50 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 209,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,721/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.99

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