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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.89, 659.85 and 277.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.89, 659.85 and 277.71 is: 416.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.89 : 659.85 = 277.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.89/659.85 = 277.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.89x = 659.85 × 277.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.89x = 183,246.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,246.94/439.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.57

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