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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.74, 659.37 and 318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.74, 659.37 and 318.06 is: 476.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.74 : 659.37 = 318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.74/659.37 = 318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.74x = 659.37 × 318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.74x = 209,719.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,719.22/439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.92

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