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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 658.86 and 294.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 658.86 and 294.92 is: 441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 658.86 = 294.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/658.86 = 294.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 658.86 × 294.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 194,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,310.99/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.74

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