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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.95, 658.67 and 374.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.95, 658.67 and 374.58 is: 560.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.95 : 658.67 = 374.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.95/658.67 = 374.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.95x = 658.67 × 374.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.95x = 246,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,722.74/439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.80

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