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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.01, 658.52 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.01, 658.52 and 114.35 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.01 : 658.52 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.01/658.52 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.01x = 658.52 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.01x = 75,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,297.90/439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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