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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 658.42 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 658.42 and 276.92 is: 414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 658.42 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/658.42 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 658.42 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 182,329.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,329.67/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.57

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