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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 658.54 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 658.54 and 114.40 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 658.54 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/658.54 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 658.54 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 75,336.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,336.98/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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