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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.78, 659.48 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.78, 659.48 and 411 is: 616.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.78 : 659.48 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.78/659.48 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.78x = 659.48 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.78x = 271,046.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,046.28/439.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.32

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