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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 605.40 and 415.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 605.40 and 415.10 is: 571.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 605.40 = 415.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/605.40 = 415.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 605.40 × 415.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 251,301.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,301.54/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.92

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