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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.01, 658.51 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.01, 658.51 and 114.38 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.01 : 658.51 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.01/658.51 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.01x = 658.51 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.01x = 75,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,319.91/439.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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