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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.16, 602.41 and 430.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.16, 602.41 and 430.05 is: 589.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.16 : 602.41 = 430.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.16/602.41 = 430.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.16x = 602.41 × 430.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.16x = 259,066.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,066.42/439.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.91

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