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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.68, 658.14 and 293.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.68, 658.14 and 293.16 is: 438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.68 : 658.14 = 293.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.68/658.14 = 293.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.68x = 658.14 × 293.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.68x = 192,940.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,940.32/439.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.82

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