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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.03, 659.12 and 293.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.03, 659.12 and 293.71 is: 440.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.03 : 659.12 = 293.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.03/659.12 = 293.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.03x = 659.12 × 293.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.03x = 193,588.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,588.67/439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.95

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