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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 659.47 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 659.47 and 294.93 is: 442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 659.47 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/659.47 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 659.47 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 194,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,492.72/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.93

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