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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.84, 659.44 and 295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.84, 659.44 and 295.40 is: 442.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.84 : 659.44 = 295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.84/659.44 = 295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.84x = 659.44 × 295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.84x = 194,798.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,798.58/439.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.89

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