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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 659.10 and 416.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 659.10 and 416.20 is: 624.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 659.10 = 416.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/659.10 = 416.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 659.10 × 416.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 274,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,317.42/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.53

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