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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.31, 658.95 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.31, 658.95 and 114.68 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.31 : 658.95 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.31/658.95 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.31x = 658.95 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.31x = 75,566.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,566.06/439.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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