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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.64, 659.46 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.64, 659.46 and 114.99 is: 172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.64 : 659.46 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.64/659.46 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.64x = 659.46 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.64x = 75,831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,831.31/439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.49

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