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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 658.08 and 303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 658.08 and 303 is: 453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 658.08 = 303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/658.08 = 303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 658.08 × 303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 199,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,398.24/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.26

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