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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.09, 658.47 and 146.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.09, 658.47 and 146.53 is: 219.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.09 : 658.47 = 146.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.09/658.47 = 146.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.09x = 658.47 × 146.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.09x = 96,485.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,485.61/439.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.74

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