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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 659.46 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 659.46 and 245.03 is: 367.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 659.46 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/659.46 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 659.46 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 161,584.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,584.19/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.29

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