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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.48, 604.67 and 384.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.48, 604.67 and 384.36 is: 528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.48 : 604.67 = 384.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.48/604.67 = 384.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.48x = 604.67 × 384.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.48x = 232,410.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,410.96/439.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.83

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