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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.49, 607.65 and 432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.49, 607.65 and 432.56 is: 598.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.49 : 607.65 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.49/607.65 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.49x = 607.65 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.49x = 262,845.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,845.08/439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.07

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