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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.76, 659.68 and 414.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.76, 659.68 and 414.11 is: 621.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.76 : 659.68 = 414.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.76/659.68 = 414.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.76x = 659.68 × 414.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.76x = 273,180.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,180.70/439.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.20

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