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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 659.64 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 659.64 and 183.44 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 659.64 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/659.64 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 659.64 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 121,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,004.36/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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