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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 605.48 and 432.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 605.48 and 432.95 is: 597.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 605.48 = 432.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/605.48 = 432.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 605.48 × 432.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 262,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,137.37/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.10

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