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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 656.82 and 417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 656.82 and 417 is: 623.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 656.82 = 417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/656.82 = 417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 656.82 × 417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 273,893.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,893.94/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.71

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