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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 657.96 and 427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 657.96 and 427 is: 639.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 657.96 = 427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/657.96 = 427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 657.96 × 427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 280,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,948.92/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.45

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