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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 660.60 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 660.60 and 264.47 is: 397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 660.60 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/660.60 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 660.60 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 174,705.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,705.58/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.21

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