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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 659.91 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 659.91 and 115.28 is: 172.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 659.91 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/659.91 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 659.91 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 76,076.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,076.07/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.93

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