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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.89, 658.45 and 302.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.89, 658.45 and 302.13 is: 452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.89 : 658.45 = 302.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.89/658.45 = 302.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.89x = 658.45 × 302.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.89x = 198,937.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,937.50/439.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.24

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