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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 659.08 and 293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 659.08 and 293.60 is: 440.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 659.08 = 293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/659.08 = 293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 659.08 × 293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 193,505.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,505.89/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.51

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