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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.33, 658.99 and 114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.33, 658.99 and 114.70 is: 172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.33 : 658.99 = 114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.33/658.99 = 114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.33x = 658.99 × 114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.33x = 75,582.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,582.86/439.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.04

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