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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.07, 658.59 and 114.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.07, 658.59 and 114.43 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.07 : 658.59 = 114.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.07/658.59 = 114.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.07x = 658.59 × 114.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.07x = 75,360.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,360.81/439.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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