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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 659.71 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 659.71 and 294.04 is: 441.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 659.71 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/659.71 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 659.71 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 193,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,979.22/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.16

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