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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 659.76 and 208.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 659.76 and 208.70 is: 313.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 659.76 = 208.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/659.76 = 208.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 659.76 × 208.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 137,691.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,691.91/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.02

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