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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 658.83 and 310.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 658.83 and 310.10 is: 464.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 658.83 = 310.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/658.83 = 310.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 658.83 × 310.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 204,303.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,303.18/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.36

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