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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 604.72 and 408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 604.72 and 408.82 is: 562.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 604.72 = 408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/604.72 = 408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 604.72 × 408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 247,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,221.63/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.43

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