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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 657.98 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 657.98 and 391.50 is: 585.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 657.98 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/657.98 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 657.98 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 257,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,601.79/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.50

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