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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.13, 658.54 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.13, 658.54 and 146.58 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.13 : 658.54 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.13/658.54 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.13x = 658.54 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.13x = 96,528.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,528.06/439.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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