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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 658.35 and 395.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 658.35 and 395.03 is: 591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 658.35 = 395.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/658.35 = 395.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 658.35 × 395.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 260,064.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,064.71/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.08

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