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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.08, 658.20 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.08, 658.20 and 179.04 is: 268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.08 : 658.20 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.08/658.20 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.08x = 658.20 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.08x = 117,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,845.03/439.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.39

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