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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.06, 659.88 and 293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.06, 659.88 and 293.30 is: 440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.06 : 659.88 = 293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.06/659.88 = 293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.06x = 659.88 × 293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.06x = 193,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,542.80/439.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.81

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