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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 659.00 and 300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 659.00 and 300.80 is: 450.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 659.00 = 300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/659.00 = 300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 659.00 × 300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 198,225.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,225.70/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.76

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