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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 658.88 and 276.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 658.88 and 276.96 is: 414.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 658.88 = 276.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/658.88 = 276.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 658.88 × 276.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 182,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,483.40/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.96

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