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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.51, 659.67 and 413.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.51, 659.67 and 413.05 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.51 : 659.67 = 413.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.51/659.67 = 413.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.51x = 659.67 × 413.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.51x = 272,476.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,476.69/439.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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