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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 604.98 and 416.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 604.98 and 416.07 is: 573.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 604.98 = 416.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/604.98 = 416.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 604.98 × 416.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 251,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,714.03/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.18

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