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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.80, 660.42 and 425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.80, 660.42 and 425.88 is: 639.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.80 : 660.42 = 425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.80/660.42 = 425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.80x = 660.42 × 425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.80x = 281,259.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,259.67/439.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.52

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