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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457.04, 684.81 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457.04, 684.81 and 439.98 is: 659.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457.04 : 684.81 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457.04/684.81 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457.04x = 684.81 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457.04x = 301,302.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,302.70/457.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.26

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