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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 660.83 and 407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 660.83 and 407.48 is: 612.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 660.83 = 407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/660.83 = 407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 660.83 × 407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 269,269.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,269.67/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.53

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