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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 658.95 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 658.95 and 114.64 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 658.95 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/658.95 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 658.95 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 75,542.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,542.03/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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