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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 653.91 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 653.91 and 437.13 is: 650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 653.91 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/653.91 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 653.91 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 285,843.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,843.68/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.85

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