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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.31, 659 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.31, 659 and 114.68 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.31 : 659 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.31/659 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.31x = 659 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.31x = 75,574.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,574.12/439.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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