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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 659.07 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 659.07 and 114.75 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 659.07 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/659.07 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 659.07 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 75,628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,628.28/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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