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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 657.90 and 396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 657.90 and 396.60 is: 593.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 657.90 = 396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/657.90 = 396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 657.90 × 396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 260,923.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,923.14/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.28

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