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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.64, 657.53 and 391.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.64, 657.53 and 391.24 is: 585.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.64 : 657.53 = 391.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.64/657.53 = 391.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.64x = 657.53 × 391.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.64x = 257,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,248.44/439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.13

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