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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 606.41 and 419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 606.41 and 419.35 is: 579.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 606.41 = 419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/606.41 = 419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 606.41 × 419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 254,298.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,298.03/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.04

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