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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 659.94 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 659.94 and 209.07 is: 313.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 659.94 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/659.94 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 659.94 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 137,973.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,973.66/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.63

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