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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.01, 658.45 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.01, 658.45 and 146.72 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.01 : 658.45 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.01/658.45 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.01x = 658.45 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.01x = 96,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,603.76/439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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