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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.22, 658.98 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.22, 658.98 and 293.56 is: 440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.22 : 658.98 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.22/658.98 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.22x = 658.98 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.22x = 193,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,448.52/439.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.43

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