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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 658.36 and 292.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 658.36 and 292.71 is: 438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 658.36 = 292.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/658.36 = 292.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 658.36 × 292.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 192,705.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,705.26/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.80

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