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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 659.27 and 431.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 659.27 and 431.39 is: 647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 659.27 = 431.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/659.27 = 431.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 659.27 × 431.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 284,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,405.21/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.82

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