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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 608.24 and 431.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 608.24 and 431.87 is: 597.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 608.24 = 431.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/608.24 = 431.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 608.24 × 431.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 262,678.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,678.65/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.50

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