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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 658.73 and 234.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 658.73 and 234.17 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 658.73 = 234.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/658.73 = 234.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 658.73 × 234.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 154,254.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,254.57/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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