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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.85, 659.78 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.85, 659.78 and 302.48 is: 453.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.85 : 659.78 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.85/659.78 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.85x = 659.78 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.85x = 199,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,568.74/439.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.72

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