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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 659.21 and 293.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 659.21 and 293.09 is: 439.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 659.21 = 293.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/659.21 = 293.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 659.21 × 293.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 193,203.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,203.10/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.63

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