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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 659.07 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 659.07 and 277.05 is: 415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 659.07 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/659.07 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 659.07 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 182,595.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,595.34/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.12

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