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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.49, 658.94 and 293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.49, 658.94 and 293.29 is: 439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.49 : 658.94 = 293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.49/658.94 = 293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.49x = 658.94 × 293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.49x = 193,257.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,257.40/439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.73

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