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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 659.52 and 302.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 659.52 and 302.58 is: 453.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 659.52 = 302.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/659.52 = 302.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 659.52 × 302.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 199,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,557.56/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.56

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