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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.98, 662.02 and 439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.98, 662.02 and 439 is: 659.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.98 : 662.02 = 439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.98/662.02 = 439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.98x = 662.02 × 439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.98x = 290,626.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,626.78/440.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.05

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