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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 658.84 and 285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 658.84 and 285.33 is: 427.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 658.84 = 285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/658.84 = 285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 658.84 × 285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 187,986.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,986.10/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.36

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