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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 657.54 and 391.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 657.54 and 391.32 is: 585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 657.54 = 391.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/657.54 = 391.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 657.54 × 391.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 257,308.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,308.55/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.70

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