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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.92, 659.52 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.92, 659.52 and 295.44 is: 442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.92 : 659.52 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.92/659.52 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.92x = 659.52 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.92x = 194,848.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,848.59/439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.92

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