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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 658.88 and 256.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 658.88 and 256.66 is: 384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 658.88 = 256.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/658.88 = 256.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 658.88 × 256.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 169,108.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,108.14/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.51

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