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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.04, 604.32 and 406.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.04, 604.32 and 406.64 is: 559.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.04 : 604.32 = 406.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.04/604.32 = 406.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.04x = 604.32 × 406.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.04x = 245,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,740.68/439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.72

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