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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 604.69 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 604.69 and 386.69 is: 532.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 604.69 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/604.69 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 604.69 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 233,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,828.12/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.41

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