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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 664.26 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 664.26 and 439.04 is: 659.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 664.26 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/664.26 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 664.26 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 291,636.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,636.71/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.21

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