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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 659.60 and 179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 659.60 and 179.62 is: 269.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 659.60 = 179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/659.60 = 179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 659.60 × 179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 118,477.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,477.35/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.59

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