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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 658.63 and 292.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 658.63 and 292.83 is: 439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 658.63 = 292.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/658.63 = 292.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 658.63 × 292.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 192,868.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,868.22/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.16

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