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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.81, 659.40 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.81, 659.40 and 208.58 is: 312.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.81 : 659.40 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.81/659.40 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.81x = 659.40 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.81x = 137,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,533.57/439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.71

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