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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.27, 658.85 and 114.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.27, 658.85 and 114.63 is: 171.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.27 : 658.85 = 114.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.27/658.85 = 114.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.27x = 658.85 × 114.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.27x = 75,524.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,524.26/439.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.93

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