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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 659.30 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 659.30 and 179.57 is: 269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 659.30 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/659.30 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 659.30 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 118,386.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,386.31/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.29

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