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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.52, 659.32 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.52, 659.32 and 114.89 is: 172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.52 : 659.32 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.52/659.32 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.52x = 659.32 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.52x = 75,745.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,745.69/439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.34

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