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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.79, 659.27 and 403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.79, 659.27 and 403.34 is: 604.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.79 : 659.27 = 403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.79/659.27 = 403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.79x = 659.27 × 403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.79x = 265,907.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,907.67/439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.63

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