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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 659.75 and 302.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 659.75 and 302.67 is: 454.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 659.75 = 302.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/659.75 = 302.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 659.75 × 302.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 199,685.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,685.02/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.14

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