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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.31, 658.92 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.31, 658.92 and 114.71 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.31 : 658.92 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.31/658.92 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.31x = 658.92 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.31x = 75,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,581.42/439.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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