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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 658.14 and 390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 658.14 and 390.70 is: 584.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 658.14 = 390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/658.14 = 390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 658.14 × 390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 257,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,135.30/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.61

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