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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 659.56 and 292.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 659.56 and 292.94 is: 439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 659.56 = 292.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/659.56 = 292.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 659.56 × 292.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 193,211.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,211.51/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.56

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