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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.85, 658.35 and 307.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.85, 658.35 and 307.86 is: 460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.85 : 658.35 = 307.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.85/658.35 = 307.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.85x = 658.35 × 307.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.85x = 202,679.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,679.63/439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.80

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