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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.72, 658.79 and 413.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.72, 658.79 and 413.69 is: 619.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.72 : 658.79 = 413.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.72/658.79 = 413.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.72x = 658.79 × 413.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.72x = 272,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,534.41/439.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.79

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