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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 659.61 and 283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 659.61 and 283.16 is: 424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 659.61 = 283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/659.61 = 283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 659.61 × 283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 186,771.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,771.87/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.67

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