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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.64, 660.47 and 362.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.64, 660.47 and 362.89 is: 545.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.64 : 660.47 = 362.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.64/660.47 = 362.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.64x = 660.47 × 362.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.64x = 239,674.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,674.49/439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.17

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