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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.90, 659.54 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.90, 659.54 and 295.31 is: 442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.90 : 659.54 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.90/659.54 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.90x = 659.54 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.90x = 194,771.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,771.14/439.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.76

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