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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 644.67 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 644.67 and 439.40 is: 644.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 644.67 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/644.67 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 644.67 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 283,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,268.00/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.67

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