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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.71, 659.61 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.71, 659.61 and 293.46 is: 440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.71 : 659.61 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.71/659.61 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.71x = 659.61 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.71x = 193,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,569.15/439.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.22

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