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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 658.89 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 658.89 and 114.62 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 658.89 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/658.89 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 658.89 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 75,518.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,518.68/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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