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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 659.35 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 659.35 and 179.83 is: 269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 659.35 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/659.35 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 659.35 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 118,570.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,570.91/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.58

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