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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 658.35 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 658.35 and 179.01 is: 268.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 658.35 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/658.35 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 658.35 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 117,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,851.23/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.44

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