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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.85, 659.30 and 392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.85, 659.30 and 392.39 is: 586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.85 : 659.30 = 392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.85/659.30 = 392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.85x = 659.30 × 392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.85x = 258,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,697.47/440.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.82

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