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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.46, 659.01 and 179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.46, 659.01 and 179.29 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.46 : 659.01 = 179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.46/659.01 = 179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.46x = 659.01 × 179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.46x = 118,150.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,150.61/439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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