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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 659.43 and 293.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 659.43 and 293.32 is: 440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 659.43 = 293.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/659.43 = 293.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 659.43 × 293.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 193,424.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,424.01/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.13

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