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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439, 658.84 and 387.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439, 658.84 and 387.74 is: 581.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439 : 658.84 = 387.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439/658.84 = 387.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439x = 658.84 × 387.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439x = 255,458.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,458.62/439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.91

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