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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 657.96 and 398.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 657.96 and 398.72 is: 596.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 657.96 = 398.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/657.96 = 398.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 657.96 × 398.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 262,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,341.81/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.56

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