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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.64, 659.46 and 115.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.64, 659.46 and 115.01 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.64 : 659.46 = 115.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.64/659.46 = 115.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.64x = 659.46 × 115.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.64x = 75,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,841.20/439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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