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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.60, 658.74 and 295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.60, 658.74 and 295.06 is: 442.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.60 : 658.74 = 295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.60/658.74 = 295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.60x = 658.74 × 295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.60x = 194,367.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,367.82/439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.15

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