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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.83, 659.33 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.83, 659.33 and 179.79 is: 269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.83 : 659.33 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.83/659.33 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.83x = 659.33 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.83x = 118,540.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,540.04/439.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.51

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