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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 659.99 and 395

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 659.99 and 395 is: 592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 659.99 = 395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/659.99 = 395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 659.99 × 395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 260,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,696.05/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.73

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