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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 658.80 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 658.80 and 302.58 is: 453.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 658.80 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/658.80 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 658.80 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 199,339.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,339.70/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.13

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