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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.86, 659.25 and 295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.86, 659.25 and 295.14 is: 442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.86 : 659.25 = 295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.86/659.25 = 295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.86x = 659.25 × 295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.86x = 194,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,571.05/439.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.35

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