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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 658.94 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 658.94 and 293.19 is: 439.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 658.94 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/658.94 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 658.94 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 193,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,190.68/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.17

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