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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 606.02 and 380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 606.02 and 380.57 is: 524.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 606.02 = 380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/606.02 = 380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 606.02 × 380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 230,628.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,628.10/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.52

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