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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 659.57 and 292.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 659.57 and 292.95 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 659.57 = 292.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/659.57 = 292.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 659.57 × 292.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 193,221.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,221.03/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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