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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.79, 659.18 and 293.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.79, 659.18 and 293.37 is: 439.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.79 : 659.18 = 293.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.79/659.18 = 293.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.79x = 659.18 × 293.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.79x = 193,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,379.37/439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.71

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